Ronald Acuña Jr. On the Atlanta Braves, His Hometown And His Mental Health | The Players’ Tribune

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“This is the story of my life and how I came to be an Atlanta Brave — the hometown that I love, my path to the majors, the ups and downs, the dark times that I have faced. The things reporters never ask me about.”

This is Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Video footage courtesy of the Atlanta Braves

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All Comments (21)
  • @thegreatsowhat8719
    How can you not be romantic about baseball? The most talented baseball player I have ever seen in an Atlanta jersey- but he also truly loves playing baseball- like a kid... It's a golden time to be a Brave's fan right now.
  • @ladaddy19
    This is the guy that over the hill Braves fans hate on for enjoying the game and life. He isn't comfortable speaking English regularly or at least to the camera. It's understandable. He's young, he doesn't want to say the wrong thing because he's learning. I've heard him speak English and he's getting pretty good. But terrible people also hate him for that I'm an over the hill fan and I love this kid. He wasn't greedy, he took a low offer so that he could take care of his family and secure his place in Atlanta. Now he's the absolute best in MLB. He wants to be a Brave for life. Can't wait to watch this kid dominate for years to come. Great interview!
  • @Loonaverse1
    Future Hall of Famer right here! When the day comes, #13 will be retired and will forever mark his name as one of baseballs greatest treasures! How can you not love this guy as a human being?
  • @kscher
    As a lifelong Braves fan it is truly amazing to watch this man play ball. He’s sometimes flashy but he’s having fun. Him and Ozzie’s relationship is fun to watch also.
  • @shonuf5152
    This video gives insight into who Acuña is and why he's so passionate about the game and life in general. He's a good guy but misunderstood. I'll cheer for him (and the Braves) harder and louder now.
  • @williamabaker12
    I have a feeling he's going to go off this year again, but especially in the postseason. He desperately wants another WS. One that he's a big part of in the postseason.
  • @holly_wood26
    So grateful to have Acuna on our team! We got to watch him mature from a boy to a young man. Let the back to back MVP campaign begin!!
  • @justinmcleod5256
    Braves by 100 now let's make it through the first round this year